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> The only reason why people “restore” vintage arcade games is usually to command higher prices on a market that typically sells to novice collectors. The prac
by keyle 8y ago
> The only reason why people “restore” vintage arcade games is usually to command higher prices on a market that typically sells to novice collectors. The practice has little to do with preservation and much more to do with profiting off the naive.
That is so profoundly untrue. You never get back the money you've spent in renovation AND the real purpose is passion, to bring back that sense of NEW to something retro, and having it play like it came out of factory.
- kabes 8y agoExactly. I restore cabinets. From fixing electronics to fully stripping and repainting rusty cabinets. Just finished a sega rally 2. And I'd be happy if I got the price of the parts out of it. Shouldn't even think about getting money for the hours spend.
- praptak 8y agoThe quote is about "restoring" by putting cheap-looking stickers instead of properly restoring the original paintwork.